Jul 14 2026

A&w Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger Components

Toppings

Root Beer Float

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Form the Patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into four equal-sized patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

  4. 4

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, split the burger buns in half and toast them on the grill or skillet until golden brown.

Building the Burger

  1. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice (sliced from the medium tomato), and a few pickle slices. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top.

  2. 6

    Add Condiments

    Spread ketchup and mustard on the top half of the bun as per your taste, then place it on top of the patty.

Making the Root Beer Float

  1. 7

    Scoop Ice Cream

    In a tall glass, add two scoops of vanilla ice cream.

  2. 8

    Add Root Beer

    Slowly pour root beer over the ice cream until the glass is filled. Let it fizz and settle.

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